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The Katas: The Meaning behind the Movements

By Kenji Tokitsu
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By Kenji Tokitsu

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The embodiment of the ancient knowledge that underlies the dedication-to-perfection philosophy of Japan

• How mastering these specific movement sequences known as katas provides a way to deepen one’s martial arts practice spiritually

• Explores the psychological and social importance of the katas in martial arts and Japanese society, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide)

• Includes many examples from the lives of famous masters, from the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 2...

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